Who was Cinna? What do the hawthorn and primrose symbolize? Or President Snow’s roses and Peeta’s bread? What about Katniss’s last name? Bringing details from myths, herbal guides, military histories, and the classics, English professor and award-winning pop culture author Valerie Estelle Frankel sheds light on the deeper meanings behind Panem’s heroes and villains in this hottest of YA trilogies.

When you prepare an anagram of an actor or actress name, the result is an Anactagram, a phrase using the exact letters in that person's name. This book presents 100 Anactagrams in the form of puzzles for you to work out that actor or actress name, with the help of a universal solution technique as well as some possibly helpful clues. When you do solve, you get a background tidbit on that person.

A concise new guide to Stephen Chbosky's "The Perks of Being a Wallflower." Included are a biography of Chbosky, a detailed book summary and commentary, a look at all the literary elements of the text, and a guide to essay topics and critical questions. Whether you need to review the book or just want to gain deeper understanding, this new guide will add to your overall enjoyment and experience.